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Easly Council rezones South Pendleton parcel and approves first reading of telecom franchise for Wire 3
Summary
Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026‑15 to rezone 1098 South Pendleton Street (Parcel ID 501808981206) from GR2 to GC, and granted first reading approval to a franchise agreement for Wire 3 (Ordinance 2026‑17); council reported the franchise company was not present and staff said specific installation routes are pending permit applications.
On June 8, 2026, Easly City Council approved Ordinance 2026‑15 on second reading to rezone property at 1098 South Pendleton Street (Parcel ID 501808981206) from General Residential 2 (GR2) to General Commercial (GC). Council members voted in favor with no opposition.
Council also took up Ordinance 2026‑17 on first reading to authorize a franchise agreement with a telecommunications company identified in the agenda as Wire 3. Staff explained that Wire 3 proposes to deploy fiber and offer wireless service in Easly but that specific construction locations and timing were not yet known; staff said the company had not sent representatives to the meeting. Council approved the first reading and will consider a second reading once permit and route details are available.
What happens next: The rezoning ordinance was adopted and will be recorded according to code procedures. The Wire 3 franchise will return for final approval after staff review of franchise routes and right‑of‑way permits.
